Indian star chooses Chris Gayle over Rohit Sharma in rapid-fire comparison
March 15, 2026: Virat Kohli recently sparked debate among cricket fans after revealing who he believes is the greatest T20 opener. In a social media interaction shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli took part in a rapid-fire segment where he had to choose between several legendary cricketers from different eras. During the challenge, he compared multiple players before making his final pick.
One of the early matchups placed Sachin Tendulkar against Virender Sehwag. After confirming that the question referred specifically to T20 cricket, Kohli chose Sehwag. The final comparison then featured Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle. Kohli again confirmed the format and ultimately backed Gayle, highlighting the explosive impact the Caribbean batter has had in the shortest format of the game.
Kohli and Gayle previously played together for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League, where Gayle became one of the most destructive T20 batters in the tournament’s history. Kohli himself remains among the IPL’s most successful players, having scored more than 8,600 runs across his career in the league, including a standout performance in the 2025 season that helped RCB secure their first IPL title.